Keensight Capital hires Rafe Hafeez as M&A director

• Hafeez, prior to this, was VP in the investment banking team at JP Morgan
• Hafeez will be responsible for M&A and bolt-on investments for existing and new businesses within Keensight’s portfolio
• Keensight is based in Paris, France

Keensight Capital has appointed Rafe Hafeez as M&A director to strengthen its portfolio performance team.

Prior to this, he was vice-president in the investment banking team at JP Morgan covering technology. He also worked at Barclays Investment Bank within their TMT and FIG sector teams.

Hafeez, in this new role, will be responsible for M&A and bolt-on investments for existing and new businesses within Keensight’s portfolio.

Hafeez’s appointment will drive the continued development of Keensight’s portfolio M&A strategy, according to a release.

“This experience means he is well placed to help our fast-growing portfolio companies to access the next stage of growth on the global stage,” said Bruno Fritsch, head of Keensight performance.

Keensight Capital is a European growth buyout firm based in Paris, France.